Concerned residents and a local MP have raised fears over plans to open an 'adult club' in Runcorn complete with a "dogging room and dungeon" – just yards away from a primary school.
Advertisements have appeared online for GG's Lounge, signalling the apparent intention to start operating at a premises on Church Street in the Old Town, not far from Runcorn All Saints C of E Primary School.
In a now deleted website post screenshotted by concerned locals, the club offers membership for single men priced at £50 for six months, and ‘couples' membership’ priced at £50 for a year. It advertises ‘play rooms’, a couples’ only room, ‘dogging room' sauna and a ‘dungeon’.
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The online advertisement, first reported by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, said: “Indulge in a world of adult entertainment like no other at GGs Lounge.
“Our exclusive club in the heart of Runcorn, Cheshire, offers a sophisticated and intimate atmosphere for you to relax and unwind. It is the ultimate destination for adult entertainment enthusiasts.”
Members are invited to ‘bring their own booze’ and it has an age limit of 25, with single males told they must have photo ID. It also says it has a ‘no means no’ policy.
East Runcorn MP Mike Amesbury was contacted by a constituent about the plans and said he shared the constituent’s concerns. In a response, he said: "I have brought this to the attention of Stephen Young, Chief Executive of Halton Borough Council and asked him to investigate further and provide me with a response."
A local neighbourhood watch coordinator, who did not wish to be named, said: "The presence of an unlicensed adult club in a residential area can potentially disrupt the peace and well-being of our community.
"It might lead to increased noise, traffic, and unwanted attention, impacting the quality of life for nearby residents. It's near a school that's not even half a mile away.
A Halton Council spokesman, said: "We have been made aware of the proposed establishment and have engaged with the proprietors to advise on licensing requirements.
“Any licence application received will be considered in line with usual council procedures.”
Simon Montagu, co-owner of GG's Lounge said: "We are aware that there are some locals who have been mis-informed of what we are doing based solely on a generic website that never should had have gone live, and has since been taken down.
"We are working with Halton borough council to make sure that we comply with all legal requirements and having been out into Runcorn and talked to many local business owners and passers by in the street.
"We have had really positive feedback about our new enterprise and we are sure it will add positively to Runcorn and once the building is finished being renovated it will remove a decade-long blight from an otherwise pleasant area."